RankTeamPromotions
1North Shields2
2Shildon2
3Spennymoor United2
4Darlington2
5Bishop Auckland2
6Whitby Town1
7Penrith1
8Marske United1
9Blyth Town1
10Blyth Spartans1
11Sunderland Reserves1
12South Shields1
13Scarborough1
14Pickering Town1
15Thornaby1
16Ashington1
17Middlesbrough Ironopolis1
18Stockton Town1
19Newcastle Blue Star1
20Gretna1
21Newcastle United Reserves1
22Whitley Bay1
23Newton Aycliffe1
24Newcastle United1
25Redcar Athletic1
26Middlesbrough Reserves1
27York City1
28Spennymoor Town1
29Hebburn Town1
30Dunston UTS1
31Middlesbrough1
32Heaton Stannington1
33Consett1
34Durham City1
35Knaresborough1
Explanation of this analysisThe list shows teams that have been promoted most often from the Northern Division 1 (excludes current season) since 1890.
Data last updated: 29 April 2026